2010 Undergraduate Courses

2010 Postgraduate Courses

Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety)

Abbreviation:

MSc(OHS)

Home Faculty:

Health and Behavioural Sciences

Duration:

1 year full-time

Total Credit Points:

48

Delivery Mode:

Combination of on campus and flexible delivery

Starting Session(s):

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

574_6

CRICOS Code:

048497G

Overview

The Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) provides an intensive professional program of study in the area of OH&S with a focus on the practical aspects. This degree also allows students to develop research skills related to professional practice in OH&S.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

For direct entry into the Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) a recognised 3 year Bachelors degree is required. In addition, applicants must demonstrate that their degree contains the equivalent of 1 year of science subjects.

Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety at UOW with a credit average serves as an alternative basis for entry into the Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) for applicants who do not hold a Bachelors degree.

International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of at least 6.0 in all bands of reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Course Requirements

The Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.

Subject Code

Subject Name

Session

Credit Points

LAW 969

OH&S Law**

Autumn

6

SHS 971

OH&S Risk Management

Autumn

6

SHS 973

Behavioural Change: Human Factors in OH&S

Autumn

6

SHS 980

Epidemiology & Toxicology for OHS Practitioners

Autumn

6

SHS 970

Advanced Workplace Injury Management

Spring

6

SHS 972

Principles of Occupational Hygiene

Summer

6

SHS 979

Ergonomics Essentials

Summer

6

Plus 6 credit points of electives from the list below:

SHS 974

Measurement of Hazardous Substances

Autumn

6

SHS 975

Thermal Environment

Winter

6

SHS 976

Noise- Measurement and Its Effects

Winter

6

SHS 978

Asbestos and Other Fibres

Spring

6

SHS subjects are taught in block delivery modes. Please consult the OHS academic program website at www.uow.edu.au/health/healthsciences/ohspgprogramme/index.html for details.

**This subject is run by the Faculty of Law and runs in block format, please consult the Faculty of Law for details.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are encouraged to seek membership of leading professional institutes or societies (subject to their membership grading rules) such as the following:

− Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc.

− Safety Institute of Australia

− Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Australia

Registered nurses who complete the Graduate Certificate in Science (OHS) or Master of Science (OHS) are eligible to apply for membership of the Australian College of Occupational Health Nurses (subject to their grading rules).

Further Information

Ms Alison Bell
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 4095
alison_bell@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 23 November, 2009